Diane Keaton’s death shocked many when PEOPLE announced that the beloved actress had passed away in California on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Keaton was 79 years old, and a cause of death has not been given. Her representative shared, “There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness.”
Tributes from Diane Keaton’s friends and fans started pouring in as the world grieved the loss of this one-of-a-kind star whose career has spanned decades. Here is how Hollywood stars who knew and loved Diane Keaton are remembering her and sharing their immense affection for her.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley remembers her ‘Father of the Bride’ co-star as ‘one of a kind’
Diane Keaton, Steve Martin, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Kieran Culkin made magic with 1991’s Father of the Bride, and they all came back for its sequel, Father of the Bride Part II. Diane Keaton played Kimberly’s mother in the modern classic, and Kimberly remembered Diane with two fun, affectionate pictures of the two stars from the films. She stated, “Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life. You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter.” She followed the sentiments with emojis like praying hands and hearts.
Bette Midler remembers Diane Keaton as ‘brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary’
Bettle Midler posted a black and white photo of Diane Keaton with her classic, fashion-forward look, including a hat. She shared, “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, la, la!”
Amy Sedaris remembers Diane Keaton as a ‘true original’
Amy Sedaris posted a clip from Annie Hall and shared, “Heartbreaking.” With two heartbreak emojis, Sedaris then added, “A true original. Artist. Beautiful. Spirit in the sky.”
Director Paul Feig shares his memories of Diane as a ‘kind and creative person’
Noted film director posted his tribute to Diane Keaton on X. He stated, “I was so honored to call Diane Keaton a friend. She was an amazingly kind and creative person who also just happened to be a Hollywood legend. She has been taken from us far too soon. We will miss you, Diane.”
Mary Steenburgen says Diane Keaton was ‘magic’ and ‘a wonder’
Mary Steenburgen and Diane Keaton starred alongside Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen in the popular film Book Club and its sequel Book Club: The Next Chapter. Mary Steenburgen said in a statement to PEOPLE, “Diane was magic. There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her. I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!!”
Rosie O’Donnell admires ‘what style what grace’ Diane Keaton had
Rosie O’Donnell posted a beautiful, more recent photo of Diane Keaton. She accompanied the photo with her sincere words, stating, “Oh, this breaks my heart.” She went on to send “love to her children” and admire “what style what grace” Diane had. She concluded her post by stating, “She will be missed.”
Elizabeth Perkins calls Diane Keaton ‘a national treasure’
Elizabeth Perkins posted a gorgeous black and white photo of Diane Keaton. She said, “Ms. Keaton, you were a national treasure, with style, grace, intelligence and immense talent. Thank you for being my modern heroine and showing a young actress what it meant to be gutsy, fully self-deprecating but assured and to always be open, questioning and brave. Complex, eccentric and so gifted, you owned it…and wow, did you set the bar. You will always be my Annie Hall. Gosh, this cuts deep.” She added a heartbreak emoji at the end of her tribute.
Joey Kuhn remembers Diane Keaton as ‘incomparable’
Film director Joey Kuhn remembered Diane Keaton by posting a tribute on Instagram. He shared a lovely video of her singing in Annie Hall, and he also wrote, “Rest in Peace to the incomparable Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton (1946-2025).”
Octavia Spencer admires how Diane Keaton ‘made every role unforgettable’
Octavia Spender posted an Instagram carousel of Diane Keaton photos. She is exuberant and beautiful in the black and white pictures. Alongside the pictorial tribute, Spencer wrote, “Today we lost a true original.” She shared that Diane Keaton “wasn’t just an actress: she was a force. a woman who showed us that being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be.”
Spencer added, “From Annie Hall to Something’s Gotta Give, she made every role unforgettable. But beyond the screen, she brought joy, laughter, and style that was all her own. Thank you, Diane, for reminding us that authenticity never goes out of fashion.”
Rita Wilson remembers Diane Keaton as a ‘beautiful person’
Rita Wilson learned of Diane Keaton’s passing from Octavia Spencer’s post, and she commented on it. She stated, “I hadn’t heard this very sad news. What a beautiful person Diane was, not to mention wildly talented actor, designer, and of course, mother. God speed Diane. May her memory be eternal.”
Diane Kruger expresses heartbreak with a photo of Diane Keaton
Diane Kruger posted a heartbreak emoji and shared a gorgeous photo of Diane Keaton with her well-known radiant smile.
Bitsie Tulloch admired Diane Keaton’s animal advocacy, talent and charm
Elizabeth Tulloch, who is also known as Bitsie Tulloch, posted her tribute on the latest post in Diane Keaton’s Instagram feed. She stated, “A true legend. Thank you for your talent, your animal advocacy, your immeasurable charm. You will be missed.”
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